- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 3.26 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.55 (R$ 5.80) | R$ 4.78 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (R$ 3.82) | R$ 3.27 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.56 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.96 (R$ 2.05) | R$ 3.25 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,789 (R$ 3,957) | R$ 3,159 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,719 (R$ 2,839) | R$ 1,945 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 428 (R$ 447) | R$ 577 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (R$ 3,396) | R$ 2,160 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,946 (R$ 2,032) | R$ 1,362 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (R$ 267) | R$ 408 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (R$ 171) | R$ 83 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,249 (R$ 1,304) | R$ 1,727 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (R$ 425) | R$ 424 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (R$ 199) | R$ 207 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (R$ 242) | R$ 181 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 352 (R$ 367) | R$ 332 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 311 (R$ 325) | R$ 256 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,303 (R$ 78,643) | R$ 87,110 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 (R$ 1.65) | R$ 4.33 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (R$ 192) | R$ 203 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (R$ 64) | R$ 46 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 190 (R$ 198) | R$ 235 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (R$ 32) | R$ 18 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.08 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (R$ 24) | R$ 39 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 84 (R$ 87) | R$ 97 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (R$ 116) | R$ 51 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (R$ 279) | R$ 179 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 239 (R$ 250) | R$ 178 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,034 (R$ 2,124) | R$ 2,720 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (R$ 0.56) | R$ 1.15 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (R$ 381) | R$ 116 | + 228% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.044
BRL
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Brazil
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